Canon PIXMA iP1900 User manual

iP1900
Getting Started
Make sure to read this manual before using the printer. Please keep it in hand for future reference.

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Contents
Loading Paper
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Install the Software
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Install the FINE Cartridges
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Turn the Power On
Descriptions for operations that take some time to complete.
Additional explanations.
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Remove the Protective Material
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After Installing the Printer
Model Number: K10328(iP1900)
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Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Windows Vista is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Remove the Protective Material
First, check the included items
Manuals
Setup CD-ROM (containing the drivers, applications and on-screen
manuals)
Warranty
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Open the Cover (A), then remove the protective material (B).
Remove the protective sheets before opening the Cover.
Before turning on the printer, remove all the orange tapes.
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Close the
Cover
(A) after removing the protective material (B).
power cordFINE cartridge
Color
Black

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(2)
(A) (B)
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Turn the Power On
Do NOT connect the USB cable at this stage.•
Plug in the power cord in the back of the
printer and connect the other end to
the wall outlet.
Press the ON button (A) to turn on the printer. Confirm that the POWER lamp (B) flashes
green.

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(D)
(A)
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Install the FINE Cartridges
Be sure to use the supplied FINE
Cartridges.
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Open the Cover. Pull the orange protective tape (E) in the
direction of the arrow and remove it gently.
Be careful not to stain your hands or
surrounding work area with ink on the
removed protective tape.
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The FINE Cartridge Holder (D) moves to the
left automatically. (This is where you install
the cartridge.)
Do not handle the FINE Cartridges
roughly such as applying them excessive
pressure or dropping them.
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If the FINE Cartridge Holder returns to the
right, close the Cover and reopen it. If the
FINE Cartridge Holder does not come out
to the left, make sure that the power is
turned on.
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Insert the Color FINE Cartridge into the right slot, and the Black one into the
left slot.
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Insert the Color FINE Cartridge ( ) into the right slot ( ).
Insert the Black FINE Cartridge ( ) into the left slot ( ) in the same way.
Push up the cartridge until it clicks into place.
Do not knock the FINE Cartridge against the sides of the holder.•
Install the FINE Cartridges

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Wait until the POWER lamp lights green (about 1 - 2 minutes) and go to the next step.•
Close the Cover (A).
Once you have installed the FINE Cartridges, do not remove them unnecessarily.•
If the alarm lamp (F) is fl ashing orange, make sure that the FINE Cartridges are correctly installed.•

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Install the Software
Quit all running applications before installation.
You need to log on as the administrator (or a member of the Administrators
group).
Do not switch users during the installation process.
It may be necessary to restart your computer during the installation process.
Follow the on-screen instructions and click OK, and do not remove the Setup
CD-ROM during restarting.
The installation resumes from where it left off when your computer has been
restarted.
Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.3.8 or earlier
are not supported.
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To use the printer by connecting it to a computer, software including the
drivers needs to be copied (installed) to the computer’s hard disk.
The screens below are based on Windows Vista operating system Ultimate
Edition (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista“) and Mac OS X v.10.5.x.
Macintosh P.15
Windows P.7

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If the Found New Hardware or
Found New Hardware Wizard
screen appears:
Click Cancel to quit the screen.
Proceed from .
Remove the USB cable
connected to your computer.
Press the ON button (A) to TURN OFF
THE PRINTER.
Turn on the computer, then insert the Setup
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The setup program should run automatically.
Operating noise continues for about
15 seconds until the power turns off.
Make sure that the POWER lamp stops
fl ashing.
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double-click the CD-ROM icon on the computer.
When the CD-ROM contents appear, double-
click MSETUP4.EXE.
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Windows
Windows Vista
Windows XP/2000
Go to Step
Go to Step
The screen may close. In this case,
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AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.User Account Control screen appears, click Continue.
If the same screen reappears in subsequent steps, click Continue.
Windows
Windows Vista Windows Vista

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Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed
automatically.
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow the
on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
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When the Select Your Place of Residence screen
appears, select your place of residence, then click Next.
If the Select Language screen appears, select a language,
then click Next.
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If you can agree, click Yes on the License Agreement screen.
Installation starts.
Follow any on-screen instructions to install the software.•
Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.
Windows

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USB
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When the Printer Connection screen appears, connect one end of the USB cable to the computer, the other to the printer, then TURN
THE PRINTER ON.
The USB port is located on the right side of the back of the printer.•
It takes about 25 seconds for the POWER lamp to light green.
When the printer is recognized by the computer, a message appears on the screen.
If you cannot go to the next procedure after 2 minutes, click Help and con rm the message.
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Click Next. Click Next.
Windows
It may take a while for the next screen to appear. Click Next only once.
If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is not satisfactory after installing
the printer driver, you may need to align the Print Head. Refer to “When Printing
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” in the on-screen manual: Basic Guide.
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Click Next.
If connected to the internet, the user registration page appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to register your product. You will need your product
serial number, which is located on the inside of the printer.
To register later, click Cancel. User Registration can be started from the Solution Menu icon. For details, refer to “Solution Menu” on page 23.
The User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
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Click Exit.
If Restart is displayed, make sure that the Restart the system now
(recommended) check box is selected, then click Restart. Remove the CD-ROM
after clicking Restart and restarting the computer.
Remove the Setup CD-ROM.
When the Extended Survey Program screen appears, confirm the
message.
If you can agree, click Agree.
If you click Do not agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed. (This
has no effect on the printer’s functionality.)
Next, read “5 Loading Paper” on page 21!
Windows

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USB
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Connect one end of the USB cable to the computer
and the other to the printer.
Make sure the printer is turned on.
Double-click the Setup icon.Turn on the computer, then insert
the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive. If the CD-ROM folder does not open
automatically, double-click the CANON_IJ
icon on the desktop.
Macintosh
The USB port is located on the right side of the back of the
printer.
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Enter your administrator name and password. Click OK.
If you do not know your administrator name or password, click Help, then
follow the on-screen instructions.
When the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of
residence, then click Next.
Macintosh
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Click Install.
Move the cursor over items to display explanations.
Click Easy Install.
The drivers, application software, and on-screen manuals are installed
automatically.
If you want to select particular items to install, click Custom Install and follow
the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
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If you can agree, click Yes on the License
Agreement screen.
Installation starts.
Follow any on-screen instructions to install the
software.
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Click Next.
Macintosh
If straight lines are misaligned or print quality is not
satisfactory after installing the printer driver, you may
need to align the Print Head. Refer to “When Printing
Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect” in the on-
screen manual: Basic Guide.
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Click Next.
The Setup Complete screen will only be
displayed when Europe, Middle East,
Africa is selected on the Select Your Place
of Residence screen.
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